Hayes could be a good backup PF, and nice insurance if Pendegraph can't come back from injury. The guy can play and crash the boards, which is something the Blazers need more of. Plus, they wouldn't need him to be a scorer in the second unit.

I love Joel, he's one of my all time favorite Blazers and should retire with the team. That being said, the player that returned from injury last season was not the same Joel we'd grown accustomed to crashing the boards and blocking shots. He clearly lost a step and was constantly getting beat down low for rebounds by players with vertical leap ability and healthy legs underneath them.

I wouldn't mind seeing him come back as a coach for the big guys like Greg and Chris Johnson to learn from. I hate to say it, but Joel is probably done as a professional basketball player.

I expect New Orleans to sign Landry once David West bolts. He could get starter minutes and money on the open market. I like his offensive game, but the Blazers need a guy that can crash the boards better than Landry.

I'd like to see them go with a combination of a hopefully healthier Pendegraph and take a flier on a veteran PF/C like Chris Wilcox or dare I say it...Kwame Brown. Players that would come cheaper than Landry.

Miller for Nelson could be a fair deal, straight up without the pick. The Tony Parker trade would be ridiculous and I hope nothing more than a rumor. I think the possibility of trading Batum comes back to haunt the Blazers big time, if it happens. The only reason to move him would be if it gets the Blazers Kemba Walker in return.

I would love to see the Blazers trade up to get Kemba Walker, but what would they have to give up to get him?

I'm glad the team is tight-lipped with their intentions. It makes draft night a little more exciting. Of course, last year I found myself in shock when they traded Marty for Luke Babbit. Hopefully this time they make a move to add more talent to the team.

I like Faried or McCamey if the Blazers stay in the draft. A backup/point guard of the future and backup 4 seem like the top priorities for this team. Of course, I have no idea what the brass is planning with this draft.

Draft a point guard of the future, who can shoot a little or trade for Johnny Flynn of the T'Wolves. Last I heard, they had become disenchanted with him. A backup at the 4 who could crash the boards would be a nice luxury, but Pendegraph could return to be that guy. A healthier Roy and Oden would also help the Blazers tremendously. We haven't see what this team can do when fully healthy. Could this be the year?

I still love you Mr. Allen! One day you'll deliver my Blazers and my Hawks both a championship. Complaining about a meddling owner, who has deep pockets, wants the team to win and is putting up his own freakin' money to do it is ridiculous. Haters should be ashamed, as with no Paul Allen there would be no NBA in Portland. It's his team to do with as he wants, which is an important thing to keep in mind Period.

You can blame injuries all you want, but Nate has taken this team as far as he can. He's been great at developing the younger guys into solid NBA players. Unfortunately, his defensive minded, slow half-court approach hasn't worked at all with this current crop of Blazers, who look like they'd much rather be a fast break team. I've even been one of Nate's biggest supporters over the years, but extending his contract early, before the playoffs even began was a huge mistake.

I'm sure people get tired of hearing Rick Adelman's name being constantly brought up, though in my opinion he's a great fit for this team and could lead them to the next level (real contender). I don't understand how Mr. Allen and company can replace a GM seemingly every six months, but hang on to a coach who hasn't won with such a talented group of players yet, injuries aside.

Picking him first has already proven to be a mistake, so not re-signing him and letting him walk would make the Blazers look even worse. Imagine he signs with Charlotte or who ever will have him, and then he has a career year. Give Oden what he wants provided he can hold up his end of the bargain by staying healthy.